SUZANNE VEGA

- Machine Ballerina Lyrics

Am I an afternoon's pastime?
a thing on a string
to be thrown and retrieved
like a phone call received
on somebody's birthday
to tease and delight
and then say goodnight
and then just say goodbye?

Am I a toy on a tray ?
a soft piece of clay
queen or clown for the day
machine ballerina
soldier of tin
standing so loyal
while you sit so royal
then I'm put away?

For your approval,
perusal,
and your possible
refusal,
I'm amusing,
I'm a puppet for your play.

Am I your Mad Magazine?
skin trampoline
pin-up pinball machine
your fantasy girl
of puzzling parts
but none fits or starts
we match wits but not hearts
I'm heard but never seen?

For your approval,
perusal,
and your possible
refusal,
I'm amusing,
I'm a puppet for your play.

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Facts about Machine Ballerina

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Who wrote Machine Ballerina lyrics?


Machine Ballerina is written and performed by Suzanne Vega.
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When was Machine Ballerina released?


It is first released on September 25, 2001 as part of Suzanne Vega's album "Songs in Red and Gray" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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Which genre is Machine Ballerina?


Machine Ballerina falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Machine Ballerina?


Machine Ballerina song length is 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Suzanne Vega
Record Label(s): 2001 A&M Records
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